Rescue Platform
Rescue Platforms play a vital role in the department as they are the only aerial devices with a platform or bucket. These apparatus are useful in situations requiring an elevated platform for rescue operations or master stream operations. Both rescue platforms carry specialized equipment, such as collapse, high angle, or low angle rescue equipment in addition to their standard truck company tools. Rescue Platforms are currently assigned as the second pieces for the Rescue Company. However, in times of great demand, they can be staffed by call-back rescue personnel and respond as independent truck companies.
Rescue Platform 1 is a 2023 Seagrave Marauder II with a 105' Apollo II aerial. It is the first rear-mount platform to see service in Castle Beach since the 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 100' tower ladder.
The department selected the 95' Aerialscope for Rescue Platform 2 after having a trial run with a Rosenbauer T-Rex assigned to RP1 and an Aerialscope assigned to RP2 for two years. Despite the articulating jib, the Rosenbauer was ultimately not selected for department use as it required additional time to setup. Ultimately, the Aerialscope was selected due to its unmatched stability. The boom can extend 9 degrees below grade to 75 degrees above grade. It is also capable of a 1000 lb tip load while flowing 1000 gpm, unrestricted. When retracted, the boom can lift up to 5000 lbs.
Rescue Platform 1 is a 2023 Seagrave Marauder II with a 105' Apollo II aerial. It is the first rear-mount platform to see service in Castle Beach since the 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 100' tower ladder.
The department selected the 95' Aerialscope for Rescue Platform 2 after having a trial run with a Rosenbauer T-Rex assigned to RP1 and an Aerialscope assigned to RP2 for two years. Despite the articulating jib, the Rosenbauer was ultimately not selected for department use as it required additional time to setup. Ultimately, the Aerialscope was selected due to its unmatched stability. The boom can extend 9 degrees below grade to 75 degrees above grade. It is also capable of a 1000 lb tip load while flowing 1000 gpm, unrestricted. When retracted, the boom can lift up to 5000 lbs.